Boston (1833–1850), was an outstanding chestnut Thoroughbred racehorse and a Leading sire in North America three times from 1851 to 1853. He started in about 45 races, winning 40 of these, including 15 in succession. Boston was later one of the initial inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Breeding
He was a chestnut stallion with a white blaze on his nose and he was foaled in Richmond, Virginia. Boston was bred by the Virginia attorney John Wickham (who had been Aaron Burr's counsel in his trial for treason). He was by the very good racehorse, Timoleon (by the great Sir Archy), his dam was Sister to Tuckahoe by Ball’s Florizel. Boston was inbred to Diomed in the third generation (3m x 3f). He was a half-brother to the Shylock mare who founded a successful family. They were from the number 40 family which traced back to the imported mare, Kitty Fisher.
As a two-year-old, Boston was lost by his breeder in a card game and was given to Wickham's friend Nathaniel Rives, of Richmond to repay his debt of $800. He was named after a popular card game and later given the nickname of "Old Whitenose". Boston had a wilful temperament and was difficult to train. Sent to the stable of John Belcher, and then to the trainer L. White, and then back to Belcher, White said, "The horse should either be castrated or shot—preferably the latter."
The Boston refers to a series of various step dances, considered a slow Americanized version of the waltz presumably named after where it originated. It is completed in one measure with the weight kept on the same foot through two successive beats. The "original" Boston is also known as the New York Boston or Boston Point.
Many Bostonians experience food insecurity and lack of access to healthy and affordable foods. The cities health department is working with other city departments, health institutions, community residents and leaders, non profit food organizations and others to assure that healthy and affordable food is right around the corner – or in some cases even closer!
By telling the story of one neighbourhood we will tell the story of neighbourhood residents and institutions joining with Boston health commission and other city departments to make sure that healthy food is affordable and close by and that residents that are food insecure are getting the help they need.
published: 11 Nov 2018
Commissioners Corner: Monica Valdes Lupi, Boston Public Health Commission
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Lois Leonard, is joined by Monica Valdes Lupi, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, to talk about your health and how the City of Boston plays a role.
published: 21 Jul 2017
Navigator Spotlight: Boston Public Health Commission
Need health insurance? Watch our Navigator Spotlight video with Sarah Buonopane from the Massachusetts Health Connector and Luz Crespo from the Boston Public Health Commission to learn more about enrollment and navigators.
published: 27 Dec 2020
Boston Public Health Commission urges caution after wastewater level spike
A sharp increase in COVID levels in Boston's wastewater appears to have stabilized in recent days, but health officials are still worried about the impact on hospitals during flu season.
published: 07 Oct 2022
Boston Public Health Commission 'Urging' Residents To Take Precautions After Rise In COVID Numbers
The Boston Public Health Commission is "urging" residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last several weeks.
published: 21 Apr 2022
Boston Public Health Commission Urging Residents To Take Precautions After Rise In COVID Numbers
The Boston Public Health Commission is urging residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last two weeks. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Many Bostonians experience food insecurity and lack of access to healthy and affordable foods. The cities health department is working with other city departmen...
Many Bostonians experience food insecurity and lack of access to healthy and affordable foods. The cities health department is working with other city departments, health institutions, community residents and leaders, non profit food organizations and others to assure that healthy and affordable food is right around the corner – or in some cases even closer!
By telling the story of one neighbourhood we will tell the story of neighbourhood residents and institutions joining with Boston health commission and other city departments to make sure that healthy food is affordable and close by and that residents that are food insecure are getting the help they need.
Many Bostonians experience food insecurity and lack of access to healthy and affordable foods. The cities health department is working with other city departments, health institutions, community residents and leaders, non profit food organizations and others to assure that healthy and affordable food is right around the corner – or in some cases even closer!
By telling the story of one neighbourhood we will tell the story of neighbourhood residents and institutions joining with Boston health commission and other city departments to make sure that healthy food is affordable and close by and that residents that are food insecure are getting the help they need.
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introdu...
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Lois Leonard, is joined by Monica Valdes Lupi, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, to talk about your health and how the City of Boston plays a role.
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Lois Leonard, is joined by Monica Valdes Lupi, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, to talk about your health and how the City of Boston plays a role.
Need health insurance? Watch our Navigator Spotlight video with Sarah Buonopane from the Massachusetts Health Connector and Luz Crespo from the Boston Public He...
Need health insurance? Watch our Navigator Spotlight video with Sarah Buonopane from the Massachusetts Health Connector and Luz Crespo from the Boston Public Health Commission to learn more about enrollment and navigators.
Need health insurance? Watch our Navigator Spotlight video with Sarah Buonopane from the Massachusetts Health Connector and Luz Crespo from the Boston Public Health Commission to learn more about enrollment and navigators.
A sharp increase in COVID levels in Boston's wastewater appears to have stabilized in recent days, but health officials are still worried about the impact on ho...
A sharp increase in COVID levels in Boston's wastewater appears to have stabilized in recent days, but health officials are still worried about the impact on hospitals during flu season.
A sharp increase in COVID levels in Boston's wastewater appears to have stabilized in recent days, but health officials are still worried about the impact on hospitals during flu season.
The Boston Public Health Commission is urging residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last two weeks. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan repo...
The Boston Public Health Commission is urging residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last two weeks. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
The Boston Public Health Commission is urging residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last two weeks. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Many Bostonians experience food insecurity and lack of access to healthy and affordable foods. The cities health department is working with other city departments, health institutions, community residents and leaders, non profit food organizations and others to assure that healthy and affordable food is right around the corner – or in some cases even closer!
By telling the story of one neighbourhood we will tell the story of neighbourhood residents and institutions joining with Boston health commission and other city departments to make sure that healthy food is affordable and close by and that residents that are food insecure are getting the help they need.
Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Lois Leonard, is joined by Monica Valdes Lupi, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, to talk about your health and how the City of Boston plays a role.
Need health insurance? Watch our Navigator Spotlight video with Sarah Buonopane from the Massachusetts Health Connector and Luz Crespo from the Boston Public Health Commission to learn more about enrollment and navigators.
A sharp increase in COVID levels in Boston's wastewater appears to have stabilized in recent days, but health officials are still worried about the impact on hospitals during flu season.
The Boston Public Health Commission is urging residents to stay vigilant against COVID after a rise in cases over the last two weeks. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Boston (1833–1850), was an outstanding chestnut Thoroughbred racehorse and a Leading sire in North America three times from 1851 to 1853. He started in about 45 races, winning 40 of these, including 15 in succession. Boston was later one of the initial inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Breeding
He was a chestnut stallion with a white blaze on his nose and he was foaled in Richmond, Virginia. Boston was bred by the Virginia attorney John Wickham (who had been Aaron Burr's counsel in his trial for treason). He was by the very good racehorse, Timoleon (by the great Sir Archy), his dam was Sister to Tuckahoe by Ball’s Florizel. Boston was inbred to Diomed in the third generation (3m x 3f). He was a half-brother to the Shylock mare who founded a successful family. They were from the number 40 family which traced back to the imported mare, Kitty Fisher.
As a two-year-old, Boston was lost by his breeder in a card game and was given to Wickham's friend Nathaniel Rives, of Richmond to repay his debt of $800. He was named after a popular card game and later given the nickname of "Old Whitenose". Boston had a wilful temperament and was difficult to train. Sent to the stable of John Belcher, and then to the trainer L. White, and then back to Belcher, White said, "The horse should either be castrated or shot—preferably the latter."